Low‐cost technology supports propagation of endemic species from a global biodiversity hotspot DOI Open Access
Flávia Santos Faria, Carlos A. Ordóñez‐Parra,

Lívia Granata

et al.

Restoration Ecology, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Feb. 18, 2025

A widespread myth in tropical grassy biome restoration is that most native plants are not amenable to propagation. This untested assumption has hampered the development of productive chains campo rupestre , a megadiverse edaphic grassy‐shrubby ecosystem where species often produce large proportion embryoless or nonviable, minute seeds. Likely, arises due limited and testing techniques for seed cleaning plant propagation, coupled with lack synthesis current successful techniques. Here, we conducted series experiments on germination propagation endemics, providing evidence dispel this persisting foster grassland restoration. First, adapted flotation method—a reliable, low‐cost, fast, low‐technology technique—that successfully separates high‐quality seeds from low‐quality ones. Germination floating was significantly lower than precipitated all species, indicating effectiveness method. We also ran showing under nursery conditions equal outperformed chambers, suggesting laboratory studies might underestimate potential species. Our experiment indicates high seedling production relatively survival rates growth common settings. Finally, provide total 70 demonstrating success 117 Dispelling cultivation creates numerous opportunities further partnerships among governments, mining industry, academics, local producers.

Language: Английский

Development of the Technology of Changing the Architecture and Mining Technical Reclamation of High-profile Large-sized Mine Spoil Heaps Using Draglines DOI

I.V. Zenkov,

Eduardo Gusmão Pereira,

A.S. Conde

et al.

Ecology and Industry of Russia, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 29(1), P. 46 - 51

Published: Jan. 15, 2025

The use of technology changing the shape high-profile large-sized mine spoil heaps dumped in process preparation coal deposits for underground mining and prospects further exploitation is substantiated. volume toxic substances emitted into atmosphere during operation transportation equipment with diesel engines course landscape architecture reclamation has been determined. It concluded that developed technology, based on application draglines electric drive increased parameters working comparison hydraulic excavators, allows to carry out highly effective special works transformation slopes order accelerate restoration ecological balance surface latter.

Language: Английский

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Ecological restoration in high-altitude mining areas: evaluation soil reconstruction and vegetation recovery in the Jiangcang coal mining area on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau DOI Creative Commons

Shaohua Feng,

Zhiwei Li, Ce Zhang

et al.

Frontiers in Environmental Science, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 12

Published: Jan. 10, 2025

Introduction This study evaluates the effectiveness of soil reconstruction and restoration in Jiangcang coal mining area on Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, where harsh environmental conditions pose significant challenges to ecological restoration. Methods Two phases were implemented, with outcomes assessed based vegetation coverage, species diversity, biomass, properties, community similarity. Results The results demonstrate that significantly improved fertility, stability without noticeable degradation over time. use sheep manure increased diversity by introducing native seeds, addressing shortage suitable grass alpine areas. Comparatively, second phase restoration, which included reconstruction, has elevated coverage 80%, matching natural background levels, also demonstrated superior terms stability, nutrient content, other aspects compared traditional methods. While aboveground biomass showed rapid recovery, belowground lagged, indicating a need for longer-term Restored slopes exhibited higher similarity meadows platforms, suggesting dominance artificially seeded platform areas hinders reproduction species, is unfavorable evolution diversity. Discussion emphasizes organic amendment, measures, providing important experience reference mine similar high-altitude

Language: Английский

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Study of Environmental Problems after the Completion of Underground Coal Mining on the Western Slopes of the Middle Urals DOI
I.V. Zenkov, Eduardo Gusmão Pereira,

A.S. Conde

et al.

Ecology and Industry of Russia, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 29(1), P. 34 - 39

Published: Jan. 15, 2025

Study results of disturbed lands ecological state in the course underground coal mining coal-saturated areas Kizelovsky Coal Basin Perm Krai are presented. Types and technogenic landscape objects formed industry enterprises activity revealed. The complex works on acceleration balance restoration territory subjected to long-term impact is offered.

Language: Английский

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Study of Ecological Damage to Natural Landscapes after the Closure of Coal Mines in the Tula Region DOI
I.V. Zenkov, Eduardo Gusmão Pereira,

A.S. Conde

et al.

Ecology and Industry of Russia, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 29(1), P. 16 - 21

Published: Jan. 14, 2025

The results of the study ecological condition disturbed lands during underground coal mining in areas Moscow Coal Basin territory Tula region are presented. According to data satellite imagery, number and mine spoil heaps determined. It is established that using existing methods reclamation, probability effective restoration balance on their surface very low. complex works proposed for a radical change architecture heap landscapes by means introduction new technologies, practical implementation which will considerably increase rates these technogenic objects left after closing mines.

Language: Английский

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Information Support for the Study of the Impact of Coal Mines on the Ecology of the Rostov Region Based on Satellite Imagery Data DOI

I.V. Zenkov,

Eduardo Gusmão Pereira,

A.S. Conde

et al.

Ecology and Industry of Russia, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 29(1), P. 28 - 33

Published: Jan. 14, 2025

Study results of disturbed lands ecological state in the course underground coal mining coal-saturated areas Donetsk Coal Basin Rostov region are presented. Types and technogenic landscape objects formed industry enterprises activity revealed. The complex works on acceleration balance restoration surface these is offered, consisting application loose rocks Quaternary age with thickness not less than one meter planting bushes trees sowing herbaceous vegetation inter-rows cereal leguminous crops.

Language: Английский

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Low‐cost technology supports propagation of endemic species from a global biodiversity hotspot DOI Open Access
Flávia Santos Faria, Carlos A. Ordóñez‐Parra,

Lívia Granata

et al.

Restoration Ecology, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Feb. 18, 2025

A widespread myth in tropical grassy biome restoration is that most native plants are not amenable to propagation. This untested assumption has hampered the development of productive chains campo rupestre , a megadiverse edaphic grassy‐shrubby ecosystem where species often produce large proportion embryoless or nonviable, minute seeds. Likely, arises due limited and testing techniques for seed cleaning plant propagation, coupled with lack synthesis current successful techniques. Here, we conducted series experiments on germination propagation endemics, providing evidence dispel this persisting foster grassland restoration. First, adapted flotation method—a reliable, low‐cost, fast, low‐technology technique—that successfully separates high‐quality seeds from low‐quality ones. Germination floating was significantly lower than precipitated all species, indicating effectiveness method. We also ran showing under nursery conditions equal outperformed chambers, suggesting laboratory studies might underestimate potential species. Our experiment indicates high seedling production relatively survival rates growth common settings. Finally, provide total 70 demonstrating success 117 Dispelling cultivation creates numerous opportunities further partnerships among governments, mining industry, academics, local producers.

Language: Английский

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0